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276884 Adam R. Maxwell 2023‑01‑09 Re: Question about an EC Atkins backsaw
Hi Chris,

> On Jan 8, 2023, at 21:35 , Christian Gagneraud  wrote:
> 
> Galoots,
> 
> I just stumbled upon an old EC Atkins saw, just like that! :)
> 
> 12", It has a fruit wood handle, brass screws and medaillon. But it
> doesn't seem to have any marking on the spine. Does anyone know if it
> should have one?
> I don't have any to compare with.

I have an Atkins 10" backsaw with an apple handle, brass hardware,
and steel spine. I just ran out to my shop to confirm: no markings
on the spine, and I'm pretty certain it's original, as my saw looked
as if it had been ruined on a nail and then put away for 80 years.

Nice find! I inherited some Atkins saws from my grandpa, and they're
good saws, but the etches are very light.

Adam 
(also distracted by the wireless in the shop, and now late for work)

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